Association Between Sex Hormone Levels and Gut Microbiota Composition and Diversity—A Systematic Review

Conclusions: The findings gathered highlight an association between sex hormones and the gut microbiota composition/diversity and may contribute to the sex-based variations observed in disease pathogenesis. Factors such as age and medical conditions are implicated in the associations observed and should be accounted for in future studies. As the understanding of the complex symbiotic relationship between humans and their gut microbiota increases, microbiota modulation could be an attractive option for the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders.
Source: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Clinical Reviews Source Type: research